efficiently

adverb

ef·​fi·​cient·​ly i-ˈfi-shənt-lē How to pronounce efficiently (audio)
Synonyms of efficientlynext
: in an efficient manner : with success, competence, or adequate effect
working/operating efficiently
finding ways to use fuel more efficiently
Service is efficiently friendly, and the waitstaff knows the menu inside out.—Harvey Steiman
At higher elevations, lower air pressure makes it tough for the human body to use oxygen as efficiently as normal.—Dennis Coello

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That puts additional pressure on merchants to find ways to manage chargebacks more efficiently. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 American dairy farmers are producing more efficiently than ever, yet many continue to struggle financially. — Jeff Tkach, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The researchers say the technology could help robots recognize objects, estimate distances, and track movement more efficiently, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 Putting people to death, however efficiently it is done, is not something a modern civilization should do. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for efficiently

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First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of efficiently was in 1775

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